Ontario's most highly recognized and successful interior design program, SID's Bachelor of Interior Design helps students gain an understanding of technological, aesthetic, ideological, environmental, cultural and social dimensions of the built environment. Accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA), the program's graduates are industry leaders dedicated to the development of equitable and sustainable spaces. Started in 1948, the School has earned widespread industry respect due to the accomplishments of faculty and alumni.SID's teaching is grounded in a commitment to experiential and hands-on learning. An internship requirement, completed before graduation, is an integral part of the preparation for entering the profession. Field trips and opportunities for international exchange enrich the educational experiences possible at the school.Design School Named Top in the WorldInternationally respected Azure magazine named SID one of the leading interior design schools on the planet alongside Parsons The New School for Design in New York City and the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, among others. One hundred international architects, interior designers, industrial designers and other practitioners weighed in: "Toronto Met dominates the discussion about the best interior design school in Canada, and graduates are equipped with the necessary technical skills to hit the ground running when they leave school."Our MissionSID's mission follows from our core values of making, leading, challenging and caring. Our mission is:To educate the leaders in the next generation of interior designers;To challenge the norms of interior design education;To lead through scholarship, research and creative activities;To champion the role of making in the construction of interior environments; andTo care for ourselves, for others, and for the world.